The Narrow World Dramatic Courtship Scene
An excerpted melodramatic scene unfolds with a young man Dick and his companion Catherine encountering judge Weston and General Strong in Montecito. A familial revelation links Dick’s Strang lineage to the Westons, altering plans for a business partnership as romance deepens amid social expectations and looming inheritance questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montecito
Agin
Weston Fy
Siwiysee
Believs Skespante
Papi
Shay Bacon
Richard
Pather
Strong
Minin
Wesin
Judge Weaton
Ani
Judes
Catherine
Ebenezer Strang
Hezekiah Strang
Weston
Misa Cath
Notable Exchange and Town Visit Recounted
A general escorts a companion, expressing regret she is not closer. Catherine and Richard recount an incident on the road to town involving landshaking and public kissing under palm trees, referenced as from The Land of Sunshine.
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Catherine
Richard
Miniature warships reveal vast federal modelmaking effort
Uncle Sam employs about 200 draughtsmen and model makers to produce detailed copies of new Navy cruisers. The Charleston example shows costs of plans and machinery totaling about 50,000, with preparatory drafts and full-size plans forming a costly, lengthy process before construction, testing, and final approval at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
United States
Congres
Navy
Dea
Bureau
Desien
Tattle
Kaieimory
Rument
Francisco
Union 7Ron
Jane Angeesten
Washington
Navy Department
Waettipaton
Sueervatornia
Malers
Bocanett
Tie
Entertaining dinner scenes and the art of conversation
Mrs Henry Clews and others discuss what constitutes good entertainment. The piece argues entertainment rests on hospitality and engaging conversation, advising hosts to invite talkative guests and curate topics suited to attendees. It cites Johnson Boswell Franklin and Sydney Smith to illustrate varied social dining practices.
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Copyright and All Rights Reanivod
Webster
Samuel Johnson
Dboswill
Boswell
Johnson
Gupta
San
Madame de Stiel
Boojamin Franklin
Hia Fotler Alwaye
Tamajournodomon
Sydney Smith
Bngtly
Genleman
Henry Clews
Growth of U S Naval Models and Ship Craft in the 50s
The article notes the shift from wooden sailing ships to steam frigates and ironclads, with many models built for government and private yards. It cites the Charleston model by Union Iron Works costing $8, and outlines draughtsmen and model makers numbers across navy yards and private yards, with wages averaging $3.50 daily at Cramps in Philadelphia.
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Petco
Washington
Merchants’ Exchange
Isity
Union Iron Works
Navy
Cramps
Philadelphia
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Bowie
Hante
Weill
Ofwe
Fealle
Kinga Vi
Elie Meade
Arend
Rani
Taneer Palit
The
York Drees
Warehliah Amtearatont
Seria
Perritlis
Teatiaae
Pope
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Comrie
Uifakyad
Balak
Flaciere
Stemmierwerd
Rawle
Fe Peters
Marten
I Hussite
Tenclin
Anitaesssantor
Steesvimske
Tasik Rye Wrens
M. Hutrovo
Geraint
Winichuls
Varna
Stanbie- Wilf Aera
Prince
Mr. Nouveau Riche
Scribner’s Magazine
Chatte
Eek
Willard
Tereles
Santa Barbara
Ayil
Chantel-City
Santa Barsbara
Aduel
Sett Wurens Falls
Starlings Aviltom
Pike
Guy
West
Pealiron
Sant Tnuniheun
Gian
Erinton
Tay
Ronan Strong
Ana Seysenns
Nate Vou
Prom
Hiyr Hamid
Lester
Sam
Frances Cleveland
TON
Praylard
Raral Cpl
Mary
Tay Bey
Sonia
Angel
Auterio
Corti
Tibet
Alera
Gali
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